May Magnificat

May has finally arrived. I shared this poem with you last year and I cannot help but share it again. It is a source of inspiration and consolation for me as we begin the month dedicated to our Blessed Mother. This month with its new life springing forth, more than any other, shows us the wonderful fruitfulness of the pure love of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In recalling that May is our Lady’s month, it is also the month that we remember our earthly mothers and give thanks to God for them. As we enjoy a few days of sun, let us ponder on the new life that comes from mothers. Let us contemplate how our mothers nurture that new life that is entrusted to them. Our Blessed Mother watches over, nurtures and nourishes us with pure spiritual milk as we go to her. How blessed are we to have such a mother. Let us honor our mothers this month, but above all, let us honor Mama Mary. As we go to her, she will always gently guide us on this path of new life in union with her son and teach us to contemplate the mysteries of His love.